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BMW 530

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,926 cc

T294 EESMOT history

T294 EES is a green diesel BMW 530 first used on 9 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 160,114 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2023
Mileage
160,114 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,829 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T294 EES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
BMW
Model
530
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,926 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

T294 EES was last recorded at 160,114 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 8,080 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,034 miles · 31 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
8,080 miles
Average per year
5,829 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 160,114 miles
  • 2022 – 152,034 miles
  • 2021 – 140,620 miles
  • 2020 – 125,862 miles
  • 2019 – 107,328 miles
  • 2018 – 103,066 miles
  • 2017 – 100,839 miles
  • 2016 – 97,540 miles
  • 2015 – 89,848 miles
  • 2013 – 86,719 miles
  • 2010 – 82,187 miles
  • 2009 – 77,731 miles
  • 2008 – 72,080 miles
  • 2007 – 65,044 miles
  • 2006 – 59,063 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,114 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F + O/S/F

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

19 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail160,114 miles (+8,080)5 dangerous9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,114 miles
    Test number
    561137297216
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass152,034 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    152,034 miles
    Test number
    859741481957
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail152,034 miles (+11,414)3 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,034 miles
    Test number
    574717295180
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F + O/S/F (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass140,620 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    140,620 miles
    Test number
    264918044217
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail140,620 miles (+14,758)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,620 miles
    Test number
    401571607481
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,862 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    693192558369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,862 miles (+18,534)2 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,862 miles
    Test number
    110575585148
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  8. Pass107,328 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    240926126648
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail107,328 miles (+4,262)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,328 miles
    Test number
    251910714404
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass103,066 miles (+2,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    103,066 miles
    Test number
    541892835285
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass100,839 miles (+3,299)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    100,839 miles
    Test number
    973752832198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass97,540 miles (+7,692)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    97,540 miles
    Test number
    133010883355
    • AdvisoryNearside park brake effort low

  13. Pass89,848 miles (+3,129)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    89,848 miles
    Test number
    828952995005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass86,719 miles (+4,532)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    86,719 miles
    Test number
    177103393459
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass82,187 miles (+4,456)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    82,187 miles
    Test number
    582374340275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass77,731 miles (+5,651)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    77,731 miles
    Test number
    763263819281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass72,080 miles (+7,036)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    72,080 miles
    Test number
    180824098099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass65,044 miles (+5,981)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    65,044 miles
    Test number
    120580987035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass59,063 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    59,063 miles
    Test number
    210749886061
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T294 EES

Does T294 EES currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T294 EES expired on 30 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T294 EES?
The MOT on T294 EES expired on 30 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T294 EES done?
T294 EES was recorded at 160,114 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 5,829 miles a year.
Has T294 EES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T294 EES has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on T294 EES ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T294 EES find?
T294 EES failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 5 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear tyre has ply or cords exposed; nearside rear wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired, and 14 more.

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